Job Description
Salary: $16.50 - $21.53 Hourly
Location : 3 Civic Center Drive San Marcos, CA
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 2025 - 03
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 01/09/2025
Closing Date: 2/13/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION The City of San Marcos is currently accepting qualified applications for the Part Time Parks and Recreation Front Desk Attendant as welcomed additions to
the San Marcos Community Center Hours Required (may be modified or adjusted due to needs of program & facility): - 10 - 20 hours per week
- Varying shifts: Monday through Friday, 12:00pm - 4:00pm or 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Part Time positions are limited to working no more than an average of 20 hours per week and no more than 999 hours per fiscal year. Specific hours for each position are determined per department programmatic needs and per budgetary approval.
In addition to the completed application, answers to the required supplemental questions are required in consideration of this position.
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Under supervision, performs a variety of office and reception duties necessary for the daily operation of the Parks and Recreation Department front counter, including but not limited to typing, data entry, document filing and public contact - both in person and over the telephone; performs other related office work as assigned. Serves as front desk attendant; greets the public in a professional and cheerful manner; answers the telephone and registers participants for classes and programs, assists with special projects as assigned; organizes and prepares facility for users; monitors group facility use; and performs related duties as assigned.
TIMELINE: Applications due: 4:00 pm, Thursday, February 13, 2025 Interview: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY HUMAN RESOURCES VIA EMAIL TO SCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Customer service; receptionist and telephone techniques; correspondence; proofreading and editing; various office equipment, and computer utilizing various software programs.
Ability to: Operate office equipment, understand and carry out oral and written instructions; express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; cooperatively handle a wide variety of tasks; effectively prioritize; perform all duties with composure; use good judgment in the scope of assigned authority; establish and maintain effective relationships with City employees and members of the public; and demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Education/Experience: Education equivalent to high school graduate with experience and/or training providing the required knowledge and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of the position.
License or Certificate: Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license, Class C, with satisfactory driving record.
This is a part time non-benefited position, however effective 07/01/2015 part time employees will receive 1 hour of sick leave accrual per 30 hours worked. Employees in this category are eligible to use up to 27 hours per year and are able to carry over up to 54 sick leave hours per year.
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What are your current career goals and where do you see yourself in both the short and long term?
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Please describe your experiences in administrative support / customer service.
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What is your current availability? Please note hours needed are listed on the job posting.
Required Question City of San Marcos, CA
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Temporary work, Part time, Shift work, Monday to Friday,